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Welcome to the School of Film, Music & Theatre

The School of Film, Music and Theatre is a place of ground-breaking creative learning and experimentation that promotes parity of esteem for theoretical and practical teaching, research and practice. Our School nurtures the ambitions of all who walk through its doors, and produces the most innovative, pioneering research and analysis of creative practice across disciplines in Ireland. 

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Future filmmakers with Lord David Puttnam in the Aula Maxima, University College Cork.
07 Oct 2024

Transition year students to discover careers in Ireland’s screen industry

The first programme of its kind in Ireland aims to inspire young people to consider careers in film and screen media. Atticus Education awarded Screen Ireland funding to deliver innovative skills development initiative for transition-year students with support from University College Cork. Led by Oscar-winning producer Lord David Puttnam, the programme offers students the opportunity to discover the diverse opportunities available across the Irish and international film industry.  
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07 Oct 2024

A Masterclass with Ciara Hyland - Thurs 10th Oct @ 4pm, Film and Screen Media Auditorium, Kane Building Basement B10.B

Ciara Hyland is a highly experienced documentary director having made many broadcast documentaries on topics ranging from hunger strikes, epidemic diseases, sexual abuse and gender identity to political history. She champions voices that have been side-lined and neglected and is particularly drawn to narratives that have not been previously given a mainstream platform.
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Happening On 05/10/2024
02 Oct 2024

The Romanian Community in Cork will host a film Screening of An Enchanted Grove, directed by Film & Screen Media Student, Cătălin Luntrașu (Zenby).

A Film Cafe event, reminiscent of the earliest Lumiere screenings will take place on Saturday, 5th of October from 11:00-13:00 at the following address: 46 Sprigg's Road, Gurranabraher. "An Enchanting Grove", explores what it means to be away from home. It is also inspired by a Romanian children's storybook! See the poster attached for more information.
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30 Sep 2024

UCC students and Lord Puttnam Scholars Tess O'Regan and Dorothée Karekezi were chosen to be guest curators of a special edition of The Irish Times Magazine.

Published in print and online on Sunday 29th, the special edition looks at the lives of students and the issues they face.
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Top 100 universities for Performing Arts

UCC is ranked in the top 100 universities for Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings 2024–25.

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We are delighted to announce a new album featuring staff and students of the Department of Music is now available for purchase on Bandcamp by following the link below.

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University College Cork has one of the leading departments of Theatre in Ireland

We have a growing national and international reputation for the excellence of its research.

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Jared Harris visits students of the Department of Film & Screen Media

Actor Jared Harris visits University College Cork (UCC) to meet students from the Department of Film and Screen Media and view the archives of his late father, Richard Harris, which were donated to the university last year.

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An Scoil Scannánaíochta, Ceoil agus Amharclannaíochta

Coláiste na hOllscoile Corcaigh, College Road, Cork, T12 K8AF

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